Back-to-back wins have Wanderers and Old Crescent leading the charge at the top of Division 2B. Almost of the games were won by away teams over the weekend, City of Derry bucking the trend by winning their Ulster derby with Belfast Harlequins on home turf.

Sligo are the only team with a 100% record in Division 2C after just two rounds. Ross Mannion's men brought newcomers Malahide back down to earth with a 36-14 defeat on Saturday, while Omagh and Midleton's action-packed 29-29 draw saw both sides remain unbeaten and near the top of the table.

World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont has hailed the Rugby World Cup 2023 bids as 'exciting and impressive' after the candidate Unions presented their vision and plans to World Rugby Council in London today.